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The Proton Saga was launched on 9 July 1985. It is based on the 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore platform, and powered by the 1.3-litre 4G13 Orion II engine. The first known Proton Saga to roll off the production line in Shah Alam is preserved at the Muzium Negara as a symbol of the beginning
The Proton Saga is a series of subcompact cars and currently city cars produced by Malaysian automobile manufacturer Proton. Introduced in 1985, the Proton Saga became the first Malaysian car and a major milestone in the Malaysian automotive industry.
May 4, 2009 · The Proton Saga was launched in September 1985 by Malaysia’s Prime Minister on that time, Dato’ Seri Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad ( Now Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad).The Proton Saga originally based on the 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore.The name Saga was chosen from the winner of the contest which was held to choose the name of the first national car ...
Jul 7, 2020 · Subang Jaya, 7 July 2020 – 9 July 1985 was just another day for many people but for Malaysia, it marked the date of entry to a select group of nations with the capability to build their own cars.
Jul 9, 2020 · The Proton factory in 1985. It was the first car factory in Malaysia with its own test-track and R&D facilities. A bridge was built over the highway so completed cars could be easily sent over to the EON stockyard before being despatched to showrooms.
Sep 29, 2016 · We all know where it started – in 1985, then Malaysian prime minister, now former Proton chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad unveiled the first-generation Saga, based on the front-wheel drive...
Here is a look back at the origins of Malaysia’s first domestic car. 1985 - Proton Saga. Launched in 1985, the Proton Saga was based on the Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore. Its Mitsubishi counterpart had been in the market for 2 years and car design language was changing fast in the late 80s.
